CLEAN : North Dakotas oil boom

The transcript discusses the unexpected intensity of a situation, personal financial experiences, infrastructure challenges with failing water and sewer systems, and the economic impact of price hikes, particularly affecting those with limited income sources like Social Security.

How does the speaker describe the level of busyness compared to their expectations?

• It is busier than expected.

• It is less busy than expected.

• It is as busy as expected.

• It is not busy at all.

What is the main issue with the water and sewer systems mentioned by the speaker?

• They are only failing in certain areas.

• They are too expensive to maintain.

• They are failing and cannot support the population.

• They are being upgraded to accommodate more people.

What industry does the speaker mention they do not work in?

• Technology

• Education

• Healthcare

• Oil

How have rising prices affected people according to the speaker?

• They have only affected people with high incomes.

• They have made it difficult for those not in the oil industry.

• They have had no impact on people's lives.

• They have made life easier for everyone.

Who is particularly affected by the economic changes mentioned by the speaker?

• People living in rural areas

• People working in the oil industry

• People relying on Social Security

• People with multiple sources of income